- 200
Beethoven, Ludwig van
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Beethoven, Ludwig van
- Einladung zu Ludwig van Beethovens Leichenbegängniss, welches am 29. März um 3 Uhr Nachmittags Statt finden wird, Vienna: Anton Strauss, for Tobias Haslinger, 1827
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THE PRINTED INVITATION TO BEETHOVEN'S FUNERAL, instructing mourners to congregate at the deceased's house at Schwarzspanier-Haus, no.200 ("am Glacis vor dem Schottenthore"), recounting the passing of the celebrated composer from the effects of dropsy, and his irreplaceable loss to the world of music ("Die musikalische Welt erlitt den unersetzlichen Verlust des berühmten Tondichters am 26. März Abends gegen 6 Uhr. Beethoven starb an den Folgen der Wassersucht, im 56. Jahre seines Alters....")
1 page, oblong 8vo (132 x 194mm), black-edged card, contemporary inscription in ink on verso ("Jahr 1770 / Den 17tn 10br ist Beethovens Geburtstag"), a few light spots
1 page, oblong 8vo (132 x 194mm), black-edged card, contemporary inscription in ink on verso ("Jahr 1770 / Den 17tn 10br ist Beethovens Geburtstag"), a few light spots
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Tobias Haslinger was the publisher of some of Beethoven's last works (Opp.136-138, including the Overture, Leonora no.1), and was one of the organizers of the notorious auction of the great composer's manuscripts after his death.